Are You Certain That You Want To Use That Term?

Have you ever noticed that conservatives - be they moderate, centrist, or balls-out-lunatic-fringers - love to use words that they apparently don't know the meaning of or are hoping that you don't know the meaning of?

I'm continually reminded of this line from Rob Reiner's film The Princess Bride:



Whether it be the word "Nazi" or "Fascist" - two words which have clear definitions - conservatives will use words or phrases in relation to a person, place, or thing simply because they don't like it. Definition of the word be-damned, they are only trying to make you equate one "thing" with something completely unrelated.

Our latest example is the word "elitist".

It has been used multiple times in relation to Barack Obama.

Everything about the man is placed against that word. From his education to the fact that he eats Arugula, this makes the man "elitist".

Since when does making sure that you have the best education you can have make you an elitist? Since when does eating healthy foods make you an elitist?

Just "google" the word Elitist and you'll find several pieces about either Obama or Democrats.

Let's take a look at two people that more closely fit into the definition of the word - John and Cindy McCain.

They own 8 properties.

They own 13 vehicles.

Cindy is the textbook definition of "trophy-wife".

Cindy inherited her wealth - John just married in to it.

Simply because a person - or a couple - own multiple acres of real-estate in various states and more vehicles than 5 average families, this alone does not make them
"elitists".

How many homes do the Obama's own?

One.

How many vehicles?

One.

Interesting fact about Obama's car:

Obama’s lone vehicle also is a green machine, a 2008 Ford Escape hybrid. He bought it last year to replace the family’s Chrysler 300C, a Hemi-powered sedan. Obama ditched the 300C, once 50 Cent’s preferred ride, after taking heat for driving a guzzler while haranguing Detroit about building more fuel-efficient cars.

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While all this is pure nonsense anyway, it should be pointed out that the "elitist" meme is part of the massive whisper-campaign against Obama.

"He just thinks he's so smart."

That's quite a common statement that people in my community have to say when asked what they think of Barack Obama.

But, like so many other words, "elitist" is a term that is more accurately used in reference to John McCain - and his wife - than Obama.